Seneca Sailing Academy is a nonprofit youth sailing program on Seneca Lake, running instructional weeks hosted by the Seneca Yacht Club in Geneva from late June through mid-August. Adventure Weeks run Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, for ages 9-17 at all skill levels, mixing beginner instruction with different boat classes, on-water challenges and games; Opti Week is a four-day session, 9am to 4pm, for ages 7-11 focused on rigging, boat handling and water safety in Optimist dinghies (capped at 12). A dedicated Girls and Young Women's Week runs the Adventure Week format for sailors who self-identify as girls, sailing Optis, 420s and Lasers with opportunities to skipper. Three-hour private lessons are available for ages 7-17, sailors must pass an age-appropriate swim test, and scholarships are offered on request.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Seneca Sailing Academy directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Stephen SimmonsDavid Kendrick is a great instructor. I enjoyed sailing with him. This is a beautiful location. The yacht club is perfect.